Benefits for alumni
The moment you graduate from AUT, you become part of our alumni community. Here are some of the benefits and services we offer to our alumni.
Find a role and launch your career with NZUni Talent
Looking for that dream job? NZUni Talent can help. NZUni Talent is a job board exclusively for students and graduates. Top employers use NZUni Talent to recruit students and graduates to fill graduate vacancies, internships, volunteering opportunities or entry-level roles. The job board is only open to New Zealand’s eight universities.
As alumni, you can access NZUni Talent for two years after you graduate – giving you a better chance of finding your dream role.
How to use NZUni Talent as a graduate
There are two ways to access NZUni Talent.
- You can go straight to the site here or
- access the site via Elab Online, the Employability and Careers online base, where you can book workshops on writing CVs, job search etc and one-on-one career advice appointments. All employability and employer events are also listed here.
How to use Elab Online
To gain access to our help and job boards:
- Go to Elab Online
- Click on ‘Graduate’
- Add your full name and student ID number
If you've used Elab Online as a student, you must change your status from ‘Student’ by clicking on ‘Graduate’.
Another option is to simply email us at elab@aut.ac.nz and ask for access to Elab Online.
Include your:
- Full name
- AUT student ID number
The good news is that you get access to our employability and careers support and to NZUni Talent for two years.
Employability and careers support
AUT employability and careers offers ongoing help and resources to alumni for two years after your graduation.
Missing out on jobs that you're well skilled for? Maybe your CV isn't up to scratch? What about your interview responses? For two years after you graduate, you can keep using our employability and career services – join events and workshops, browse resources and look for jobs on Elab Online, our online centre.
Employability and careers services
Discounted gym membership
You can get an alumni discount on multi-gym membership for our gyms at the City, North and South campuses. Membership includes group fitness classes, as well as use of the indoor stadium at the North Campus Gym.
Free library membership
All AUT alumni can get free 'Associate Library' membership to Te Mātāpuna Library & Learning Services, which means you can borrow books as well as use other library services. Check the library website for details on how to apply.
You’re part of AUT’s thriving alumni community
With more than 150,000 AUT alumni all over the world, you’re part of a thriving alumni community and will likely run into other AUT graduates in the future. Check out where some of our great graduates are now and don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn.
Follow us on LinkedIn
Connect with other alumni and stay up to date with events and other opportunities.
Giving back to AUT
There are many ways to support AUT – like becoming a guest speaker, sharing your story or making a donation. By giving back, you can help our students succeed and make a difference in the world.
Update your details online
Let us know where you are and what you're up to, and we'll make sure to tell you the latest alumni news. Updating your details is easy – you can do it online.